Boogiezone Contemporary - Gina Starbuck - Wicked - Interview

MEET GINA STARBUCK Gina Starbuck, a native of Fresno, California, is one of the hottest performers on the scene. She recently finished a long run with the LA company of the broadway hit Wicked, as the Witchs Mother. She has received endless amounts of awards and recognition for her work as a dancer/choreographer, as well as being a respected and accomplished singer and actress. At the age of 17, Gina traveled and performed with the contemporary dance company MKF Altered Modalities, winners of the 2000 Jazz World Congress. At 18, she was assistant Choreographer for the Miss California Pageant. She attended college at Chapman University, where she was awarded Freshman of the Year in Dance, and was selected to perform at the Kennedy Center. Since Gina arrived in Los Angeles, she has worked with artist such as Prince, Lindsay Lohan, Gavin Degraw, Gene Simmons, Josh Kelly, and many more. Her skills as a teacher and choreographer have taken her around the world, and her work has won awards at numerous competitions and conventions, including NYCDA and CO Dance. She is on faculty at many prestigious studios and dance conventions including The Edge Performing Arts Center, Debbie Reynolds Studios, celebrity Dance and Muse Dance Co. She has appeared in television shows, films, and commercials such as Bring It On 3 and 5, Y & R, Passions, AXE, and Visa- for which she worked with Emmy Award winning choreographer, Mia Michaels . She has assisted many top choreographers, including Brian Friedman, Bobby Newberry, Andre Fuentes, and Blake McGrath. You can catch her strutting her stuff on Blakes instructional DVD Dance Driven. Gina is currently working on her first album, which is an eclectic blend of rock, soul, and funky dance beats. Wherever Gina goes, she brings positivity, creativity, and drive. She uses her success as an outlet to help others, contributing to many charities. In 2007 she created and founded Art4Life, which is now an annual event involving numerous artists in support of the American Cancer Society and in honor of her father. She will continue to grow and achieve her goals, and will always give back!

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